1979-1987 : Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Social Fund

Below is the text of Mr Major's written Parliamentary Answer on the Social Fund on 23rd January 1987.

Mr. Meacher Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in the light of lack of legal cover for valid replacement of the current maternity and death grants, he will now withdraw the regulations covering the social fund.

Mr. Major I refer the hon. Member to the statement that I made to the House yesterday.